Ch 14 A Closed Society Flashcards
(42 cards)
What was the primary government during Edo period in Japan?
The Tokugawa Shogunate.
True or False: The Edo period lasted from 1603 to 1868.
True.
Fill in the blank: The expulsion order of 1635 targeted __________.
Christian missionaries and converts.
Which class was considered the ruling class in Edo Japan?
The samurai class.
True or False: Merchants were at the top of the social order in Edo Japan.
False.
What was the main purpose of isolation policies during the Edo period?
To maintain social order and prevent foreign influence.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT allowed under the exclusion laws? A) Trade with the Dutch B) Trade with the Spanish C) Trade with the Chinese
B) Trade with the Spanish.
Fill in the blank: The Edo period is also known as the __________ period.
Tokugawa period.
Who was the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate?
Tokugawa Ieyasu.
True or False: The samurai were allowed to own land in Edo Japan.
True.
What was the role of the daimyō in the Edo period?
They were feudal lords who governed domains under the shogunate.
Multiple choice: Which of the following best describes the status of women in Edo society? A) They had equal rights as men B) They were largely confined to domestic roles C) They were leaders in society
B) They were largely confined to domestic roles.
What was a primary reason for the expulsion of Christians in Edo Japan?
To eliminate threats to shogun’s power and make sure people were loyal to him instead of God.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a period of peace and stability in Japan that lasted over 250 years.
Edo period.
What was the impact of the class system on social mobility in Edo Japan?
It limited social mobility and reinforced class distinctions.
Multiple choice: Which class was responsible for the majority of Japan’s agricultural production? A) Samurai B) Farmers C) Merchants
B) Farmers.
What was the significance of the year 1635 in relation to exclusion laws?
It marked the enforcement of the expulsion order against Christians.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was the capital of Japan during the Edo period.
Edo (modern-day Tokyo).
What role did the shogun play in the Edo period?
The shogun was the military ruler and held the most power in the government.
True or False: The Edo period was characterized by extensive cultural exchange with the West.
False.
What was the primary economic activity of the merchant class in Edo Japan?
Trade and commerce.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the isolation policies? A) Increased foreign alliances B) Stagnation of technological advancement C) Rapid industrialization
B) Stagnation of technological advancement.
What was a consequence of the expulsion order for Japanese Christians?
They faced persecution and were forced to practice their religion in secret.
True or False: Edo Japan was open to Western missionaries during the entire period.
False.
